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Tesla Model 3: Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (Dual Motor) - Remove

Tesla Model 3 2017-2024 Service Manual / Suspension / Front Suspension (Including Hubs) / Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace) / Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (Dual Motor) - Remove

Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. If equipped, remove the LH front wheel center cap. See Cap - Wheel (Remove and Replace).
  2. Loosen the LH front wheel lug nuts.

Caution:  Use only hand tools to remove or install the fasteners. Do not use impact or power tools.

Caution: Use a 6 point socket. Do not use a 12 point socket or a specialty socket.

Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (Dual Motor) - Remove

  1. Loosen the LH front drive unit halfshaft nut.
  2. Raise the vehicle, and then remove the LH front wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).

Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (Dual Motor) - Remove

  1. Remove and discard the LH front drive unit halfshaft nut and washers.

Note: The washers are attached to the nut.

  1. Position the hub puller tool onto the LH front wheel studs, and then hand-tighten the wheel lug nuts (x5).
  2. Remove the LH front drive unit halfshaft from the LH front hub assembly, and then set the halfshaft aside.

Note: While holding the hub in position, turn the hydraulic hub puller tool handle clockwise to separate the LH front drive unit halfshaft from the hub assembly.

  1. Remove the hub puller tool from the LH front wheel studs.

Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (Dual Motor) - Remove

  1. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose bracket to the LH front suspension knuckle.
  2. Remove and discard the bolts that attach the LH front brake caliper to the LH front suspension knuckle, and then use an S-hook to hang the caliper off of the vehicle.
  3. Remove the LH front brake rotor. See Brake Rotor - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).

Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (Dual Motor) - Remove

  1. Remove the bolts that attach the LH front hub to the LH front knuckle.

Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (Dual Motor) - Remove

  1. Remove the LH front hub from the vehicle.
  2. Remove the LH front brake dust shield. See Shield - Dust - Brake - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).

Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (Dual Motor) - Remove

  1. Remove and discard the bolts that attach the LH front ABS wheel speed sensor and electrical harness to the LH front suspension knuckle.

Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (Dual Motor) - Remove

  1. Release the clip that attaches the LH front ABS wheel speed sensor electrical harness to the LH front suspension knuckle.

Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (Dual Motor) - Remove

  1. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH tie rod end to the LH front suspension knuckle, and then remove the tie rod end from the knuckle.

Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (Dual Motor) - Remove

  1. Remove the bolt and discard the nut that attach the LH upper control arm to the LH front suspension knuckle.

Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (Dual Motor) - Remove

  1. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH front lower compliance link to the front suspension knuckle.

Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (Dual Motor) - Remove

  1. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH front lower lateral link to the LH front suspension knuckle.
  2. Remove the LH front suspension knuckle from the vehicle.

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